Card record and file.



W. JOHNSQN.l GARD BEGQBD AND FILE Ammon-Ion FILED 111:6;23, 1994.

Patented Dea 22, 1908.

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W. o. JOHNSON. GARD BEGGRD AND FILE. APPLICATION PHJED DEO. 28,1904.

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WILLIAM O. JOHNSON, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

CARD RECORD AND FILE.

Specification of Letters4 Patent.

Patented Dec. 22, 1908.

Application filed December 28, 1904. Serial No. 238,677.

To all 'wher/i 'it may concern:

Be it known that I, "WILLIAM O. JoI-Ixsox, of Washington, in the District of Columbia, have invented new and useful Improvements in Card Records and Files, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to those classes of de vices known as card indexes, card ledgers and letter' or document files.

The objects of the invention are, l. to provide an index whereby any account or division o"f the file may be easily andquickly found; 2, tov provide a simple method of marking any account or division of the file so that accounts or divisions where changes have been made may be easily distinguished 'from the others; and, 3, to provide a simple way of distinguishing several different classifications of each account .or division of the file at the same time.

1n the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, the same characters of reference indicate corresponding parts in each of the views.

Figure 1 shows a drawer supplied with a card record and file illustratingn general form of the invention. Fig. 2 .shows an edge view of one of the folders of the tile removed from the drawer. Fig. 3 shows one way of applying the indexing features to card catalogues for libraries and the like. `Fig. l shows one of the index sheets of Fig. 1 removed Fig. shows an enlarged sectional view oi Fig. ,1. Fig. 6 shows a detached portion of Iig. .5, and Fig. 7 shows a 'modification of the indexing features seen in Fig. 1.

In Fig. l the record sheets, A, each having a white tab, and the folders, cach havinga black tab, are divided into grou is by index sheets, B, H, etc. with 31 'recordl sheets and '31 folders in each group. The first ten record sheets have been turned over out of sight behind the front end of the drawer. Each record sheet is provided with a column, C, near the top, divided into Siparts which are numbered. consecutively. The index sheets are provided with a column, D, for names, a column F, for the numbers of the accounts, a column, G, for check marks, and an extra number column, E. Each of the columns is divided into parts to correspond wit-h the divisions of column C on the record sheets. Column C and the columns on the index sheets may bedivided into any number of parts and the number of record sheets or folders bet-ween any two index sheets will correspond with the number of such divi'- sions. The parts of column E are marked or numbered the same on each index sheet and the markings correspond with those in column C on the record sheets. -sing duplicates of each other either column may be dispensed with if desired. The parts or column E are. numbered from 1 to 31 ,on the firstindex sheet, 32 to 62 on the second and so 'forth as shown by the inclusive numbers on the tab-of eac-h index sheet. `Whenever an account is opened the name of the account is written in its proper alphabetical position on one of the index sheets and the number op-` posite the name in column F is written in the siace designated "Acct No. on the record sheet 3 a white index tab is then placed over the number inf column C corresponding to the number in column E that is in line with the name of the account on the index. The white tab on each record sheet is thus in line with the space in which the record sheet is indexed on the index sheet. The main part of each record sheet may be ruled in any manner to suit `the purpose for which they are to be used. When a record sheet is full another will be substituted and the iilled one may be removed and placed in its alphabet-ical position in a transfer file so that the past record of any account may be readily referred to at any time.

Each folder is made of a piece of paper twice the'size of each record sheet and is folded at the bottom and open at the top. Envclops are equivalent to folders and may be substituted for them. On the frontside of each folder', near the top edge, is a number column similar to column C on the record sheets and also s aces for the name and number of the folc er. Black tabs are used for indexing the folders so as to distinguish them from the record sheets.- .i black tab is placed over the front edge of each Jfolder and in line with the corresponding naine and number on the index. Any record sheet orfolder may be instantly found by means of the white or black index tab in line with the name and number on the index. Any kind of tab of any color may be used either on the record sheets or folders. Fig. 2 shows an edge view of one of the folders removed from the drawer. The black index tab is seenpon the upper edge of the lfront side.

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Each folder is a receptacle in which is to be filed the letters and other papers in connection with each account.

Fig. 4 shows the index, H, Fig. 1, removed from the drawer. Each index sheet is at- .tacned to a guide board, l, having on the lower edge a tab, l, provided with an eyelet, L. The tab 1x nts into a longitudinal groove in the bottom ol the drawer.. A. rod in this groove and running parallel with it is passed through the eyelet L and serves to keep the "guide,v boards in place. Each index'sheetis attached to its complementary guideA board by rneans of rivets, g and g. 'lhe metal plate a is fastened to index sheet H by means of rivets, hand i.' An opening is cnt in the index sheet, ri, into which the shaded portion b of the plate a, is depressed. 'l'his icrms a hollow in plate a in which the 'washer d is made to slide.v rl he rivet g has a like n asher on the opposite end which is made to slide in a lix'e metal plate riveted to the opposite side of the. guide board, l.. 'l'he plate a has a horizontal groove, f, and the n asher, d, has a horizontal lug, e, on the inner side. Vi hen the index sheet, l1, is raised 1until the rivet g gets tothe lower end ot the groove c the lug e ol' the washer' al will by means of the spring in the washer 0f and the plate a drop into the groovcf and hold the. index sheet in its raised position. Each index sheet exclusive ot the tab is male tne'same sii/.e as the record sheets and when not in use may be lowered so that only 'the letters and numbers on the tab appear above the record sheets.

Fie'. 5 shows an exaggerated sectional view of ltig. 4 as seen. on the line m., n. lt is described by referring to the 'corresponding letters of vreference in big. 4.

Fig. 6 is an enlarged ledge view 0f the Washer d removed from the rivet g and shows the lug e which does not appear in the sectional view. The index sheet may be at.n 4tached to the guide use of lthe metal plates. In this case the groove c will be cut 1 the index sheet, H, and a similar groove in the guide board, l, in which the rivet g may slide. rlhe index sheet and guide board may be fastenedv together by means ol' any. hind of device which u' ill per- 'mit the index sheet to be raised and lowered. Eachindex sheet may be made in one solid piece a few inches higher than the record 'sheets so that columns E, G, F and D will appear above the edges of the record sheets, and the lower edge of the index sheet may or may not have a tab and 'eyelet similar to those on guide board l in Fig. 4.

Fig. 7 shows a modified form of the invention wherein the index sheets, exclusive of the tabs, are the same height as the record sheets and each index sheet isplaced infront of the `'roup of record sheets and folders indexed thereon. Record sheet No. 11 and board by means of the. rivets,g and g., or similar means, u ithout the folder No. l1, or any record sheet and folde... may be found by means of the white and black tab in line with and behind thename and number on the index. Instead df placing the inclusive'letters on the tabs of the index sheets they may be placed on separate sheets or guide boards, M and N, which is lequivalent to placing them' on the index sheets.V Any index sheet may be exposed by means of the tab on the receding guide board. Fig. 7 shorts onlyt y e iirst group of record sheets and folders with their preceding guide board and index sheet, andthe guide board N a ith the index sheet H behind which the second group of record sheets and folders are to be placed and so on, one group of record sheets' and folders behind each guide board and index sheet. Each of `the guide boards and index sheets may be made u ith a tab and eyelet on the lower edge.

A pencil check mark may be entered in coli inn tz, L igs. 1 and 7, u henever an item 1s posted to the corresponding accor nt, and

,erased after a trial balance has been. taken or atany time. By reference to the check marks each si ccessive accor nt n here an entry has been made since the last proof may be instantly referred to without taking any notice tf any others.

Lolored tabs, seen 1n ligs. l and 7, are

1 sed to classify accotnts and folders or niark' those reqi iring attention at some partictlar ..t\.re time. hed tabs are distingiished by perpendici lar shading, yellow tabs by obliqte shading and bl. e tabs by dotted shading. 1hed tabs on which the accor` nt to which it is attached becomes die. Yellow tabs denote accor nts that have been drawn on throi gh some bank and are i' sed to marx the time within which returns shot ld be received. Bh' e tabs mark accctnts that are in the hands cf an attorneyand indicate the time Ywithin which report shotld be received. g lu s, in Fig. 1 is s een y two red tabs attached to record sheet No. 1l; one in the 5th row and one in the 27th row, ea h\1narlred' Meh, indicating that this firm has\bilkls that are due on lLch. 5th and h'ich. 27 th. kAn account that reqtires attention at some frturedate is marked by placing a tab with the reqi ired month designated thereon over the nimber in coli mn C cf the are 'i sed to indicatethe day record sheet correspondingr to the day cf the month on which attention is to be called to l it. On Meh. 5th two accounts will require attention asindicated by the two colored tabs in the 5th row. rlhe red tab denotes that this account is due and the yellow tab denotes that this account has been drawn on, presrmably' on Feb. 28th, and if no retirns are received before Meh. 5th the bank shot ld be notified to make retrrns or give reasons for non-payment and the yellow tab moved ive spaces to the right so as to call attention to the account again on Meh. 10th.' On Mch.

"8th twolcolored tabs Will be found in the 8th row'.l No attention'is paid to the first because the designation"Apr. thereon indie:

cates that this account requires attention'on Apr. 8th. In the 10th row is seen a red tab "I indicatin that this account is due lin monthly insta ments on the 10th of each month. In the 3d row attached to the same record sheet is seen a red tab N calling attention to the `mailing of a notice a Week before each installment is due. When the last notice is mailed the N ,tab is removed and when the last installment is paid 'the I tab is removed. In the 23d row is seen a blue tab marked Feb. which indicates that this account has been placed in the hands of an attorney and should be reported by him before Feb-23d. In the 30th row isv seen a checkered tab. which indicates th t party is rated below $5,000 In the 5th lroul is seen one square tab and one round tab'.

" rIhe round tab indicates a rating of $5,000 to Aany arbitrary y drawers or "trays may be used for generic $20,000, andthe square tab indicates a rating of $20,000 or more. rl. he folders are classified in the saine manner by the use of tabs indifferent positions with different col' In classifying the y ors, markings and shapes. folders one color may be used by each department of a business concern. Thus, if the red tabs are used exclusivel by the salesmanager, the yellow tabs by tiie purchasing agent, the blue tabs-b the advertising de-l partment and so forti, all folders having tabs of the'same color With the current month designated thereon and in the row corresponding to the day of'tlie month may be 'easily distinguished, removed andtaken to the proper departmentfor attention at the required time. Each group of record sheets or folders is indexed and classified inthe same manner. g i

It is not my intention to limit the claims to the uses described. There may be more or less than 31 rows, different colors or combinations of colors and different shapes may be substituted or added and any kind of markings` may be used. Any number of different positions, colors, markings or shapes of the tabs may be used to indicate classifications. Different classification; the contents of each dra-Wer may be divided into groups by index sheet-s or guide boards Eachgroup may be fui ther divided by having tabs inV different positions; further classification may be accomplishedwby the use of tabs of different colors; another classification maybe indicated by different markings on the tabs; and

`` still further classification maybe made by ,using tabs of different shapes. The system will be useful Wherever it`is desirable to make a large number of coordinate, subordinate or mixed classifications at the same time.

'Ihe record sheets and folders may each be classified or indexed separately in different parts of the same drawer or in different drawers, in u hicli case they may be different in size. If desired, folder No. 1 may be placed immediat-ely iii front of or behind record sheet'No.v l; then recordsheet No." 2 and folder No. 2 and so forth. Sheets like therecord sheets or the record sheets themselves may be used as divisions of the file and the letters and other papers in connection with any account placed immediately behind the record sheet of the account. When so -used the record sheets are equivalent to folders or envelo s. Ihe tab is made of a piece of metal aving one end cut into three prongs or tongues for grasping the leaf.' Any. kind of tab may be use When used as a file the folders or division sheets of the file may lie flat and have the index sheets, index tabs and classification tabs along one side instead of along t-he top` edge.

In Fig. 3 is seen a card indexV or library catalogue having projections or extensions of t-he record sheets instead of the index tabs seen in Figs. 1 and 7. Extensions of the edges of the record sheets and folders may t -record sheet or folder may be instantly found. Different classifications may be made of each record sheet or folder by means of differences in theposition, shape, color and marking of the tabs, and Without disturbing the alphabeticalV or numerical arrangement. All the accounts requiring attention on any day of the year and the particular condition of each may be plainly distinguished. Any account or division; all the unsettled 'accountsg 4all the open accounts not yet due; all the past due accounts; all the accounts in any particular' condition; all the accounts requiring attention on any particular day of the year; all the accounts due on any day of the year; all the accounts in any particular condition that require attention on any particular' day: all of these may be plainly distinguished Vso that each may be easily and quickly found time so as to distinguish at a glance all the accounts or t` i'.'isions in any particular class or'eachof the se'.eral different classifications tovvhicl'i any account or di'fision belongs.

What'fI claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is;-

' l. A card record and file hai-ing a plurality lof index sheets and a plurality of record sheets forming the diz'isions of the file, the

`record sheets segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet hazing spaces for check. marks and also spaces for the naines and numbers of the record sheets in one group, the record sheets pro'fided with indexv tabs or projections and also adjustable classification tabs of different shapes and'colors With different markings and ar-l ranged in rovvs trans ersely across the edges each indexsheet ha ing spaces for check marks andalsospaces for the naines and numbers of the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tab or projection on -each record sheet and folder so arranged opposite the spaces ofthe index sheets that any record sheet or folder may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

3. A card record and file consisting of a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders proided with index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different markings and arranged in rows trans ersely across the edges of the record sheets and folders, the record sheets and folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet provided with spaces for check marks and also spaces for the naines and numbers of the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tab or projection on each record sheet and folder so arranged opposite the spaces of the ind x sheets that any record sheet or folder may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

4. A card. record and iile consisting of a pluralit of index sheets and a plurality of record s eets and folders provided with index tabs or projections, the record sheets andv folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet provided with a number-column alongside one edge of the record sheets and folders, the index tab or projection on each record sheet and folder arranged in line with the number on the inrecord sheets and fol Alers having index tabsor projections, the record sheets and folders segregated into groups by the index sheets,

each index sheet provided with spaces for the 4names of the record sheets and folders in one group, and also with a space for a check mark opposite the space for each naine, each record sheet and fielder-having an index tab or projection arranged to the right ofthe tab on the preceding record sheet or folder so that the line obliquely'across the edges of the record sheets or folders in such a manner that any record sheet or folder'may be readily referred to by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

6. A card record and file consisting of aplurality ofindex sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders provided With index tabs or project-ions yand adjustable classification tabs of4 different colors and shapes with different markings and arranged in rows, the record sheets and folders divided into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet having spaces for check niarks and also spaces for tabs on the record sheets or folders form a the naines and numbers of the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tabor projection on each record sheet or folder arranged in line with the spaces on the index designed for indexing said record sheet orfolder, substantially as-set forth.

7. A card record and file consisting of a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders having index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different col s and shapes with different. markings and arranged inrows, each record sheet and folder having near one edge a column divided into a plurality of parts marked or numbered, each index sheet havling columns for names, numbers and check marks and an extra number column, all

divided into a plurality of parts to correspond with the divisions of the number coluiiins on the record sheets and folders, each space of said extra number coluinn marked the same as the corresponding space in the number column on the record sheets and folders, the index tabs on the record sheets and folders arranged in such a manner opposite the spaces of the index sheets that 'any record sheet or folder may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

8. A card record consisting of -a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets having index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of dilfei ent colors and shapes with different markings and arranged in rows, each record sheet having near. one edge a column. divided into a plurality of partsmarked or numbered, each index sheet h'aving columns for names, numbers and check m-arks and an extra number column, eachdivided to correspond with the'v 5- divisions of the number column on each record sheet, the'parts of said extra number column marked or` numbered the same as the partsiaof the number column on each record 'i'. sheet, thei index tab on each record sheet ar- 10` Iranged, opposite the space on the index sheet designed for indexing the record sheet, sub- `st antiallyas set forth. 9. A file consisting of a plurality of index sheet-s and a plurality of folders having index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors and shapes with different markings 'and arranged 1n rows, each folder having near one edge a column divided into' a plurality of parts marked or numbered, the folders segregated into groups by thev index sheets, each index sheet having.

' columns lfor the names and numbers off the folders in one group, Vsaid columns divided into aplurality of parts to correspond with the divisions of the .number column on each folder, the index tab or rejection on each felder .arranged opposite t e space for indexing the-folder on the indexj sheets, substantially as set forth.

10.- A card record Vand file having a yplurality of index sheets and a plurality of recordsheets and folders .provided withindex tabs-or projections and adjustable' classification tabs of' diderent colors. with different and arranged inrows transversely.

-markin cross t e edges of the record sheets and foldrs, the record sheets and folders segregated .into grou s by the index sheets, eacth. record sheet an folderhaving a column near one umns'for names, numbers and check marks .and an extra number column, each divided into a plurality of parts to correspond with the divisions of the column along the edge of each record sheet or folder, each space of said .l extra number column marked or numbered the same as thecorresponding space in the column on each record sheet and folder, the index tab oneach record sheet and folder arranged opposite the space .for indexing the record sheetand folder on the-index sheet, j substantiallyas set forth. i

11. A card record having a plurality of 55' index sheets and a plurality of record sheets provided with index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different i colors with different markings and arranged in rows transverselyv across the edges of the record sheets, each record 'sheet having near one edge a column divided into a plurality of parts markedI or numbered, the record sheets segregated intogroups by the index sheets, each index sheet having columns for names,

numbers, check marks and' an extra number edge=divided into a plurality of parts markedor. numbered, each index' sheet having colcolumn, each dividedinto a plurality of parts to correspondwith the divisions of the columnv on eahh record sheet, each space of the extra number column marked the samea's the corresponding space of the column on' each record sheet,`the inde'x'ta'b on each r`ec" ord sheet arranged in line with the space forY indexin the record sheeton the index, substantia as set forth.

12. Afile havin aplurality of index-sheets" and a plurality of elders providedwith index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different markings and arranged in rows transversely across the edges of the folders, the folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each folder having a column near one edge and divided into arts marked or numbered, cach index sheetlllaving' columns for names and numbers, each of.- said columns divided into a plurality of parts to correspond with the divisions ofthe column on each folder, the index tab on each folder arranged in line with the space designed for indexing the folder'on the index, substantially as set forth.

v13. A card recordand file having a plurality of adjustable index sheets and a luralityfof record sheets and folders provided with index tabs or projections, the record sheets and folders segregated into groups 'by the index sheets, each index made with a stationary portion or guide board'- and an adjustableportion attached to and movable in 5 said stationary portion, lthe adjustable portion having spacesv for indexing the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tab or projection onfeach record sheet and folder arranged in such a manner alongside the space on the index sheet designed for indexing the record sheet and folder that any record sheet or folder' may be readily found byv means thereof, substantially as set forth.

14. A card record having a lurality of adjustable index sheets and a i)urality of record sheets provided with indbx tabs or ro-4 jections, the record sheets se regated into groups by the index sheet-s, eac index made with a stationary portion or guide board and an adjustable ortion attached to and movable therein, t e'adjustable ortion having 115 spaces for indexing-the recorc sh sets in one group, the index tab on each record sheet ner opposite the space designed for indexing the folder on the index that any folder may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

16. A card record and file having a plurality of adjustable index sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders rovided with index tabs or projections an adjustable classification tabs of different colors With different me rkings and arranged in rows transversely across the edges of the record 'sheets and folders, the record sheets and folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet made with a stationary part or guide board and sin-adjustable part attached to and movable therein, the adjustable art having spaces for indexing the recort sheets and folders in one group, the index tab on-'each record sheet and folder arranged in line with the space for indexing the record sheet and folder on the index, substantially as set forth.

17. A card record having a plurality of adjustable index sheets and a plurality of record sheets provided with index tabs or projections and adj estable classification tabs of different colors with different markings and arranged in roWs transversely across the edges of the record sheets, the record sheets segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet made with a stationary portion or guide board and an adjustable portion attached to and movable therein, the adjustable portion having spaces for indexing the rcord sheets in one group, the index tab on each record sheet arranged in such a manner opposite the space designed for indexing' the record sheet Aon'the index that any record sheet may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

' 18. A file having a plurality of adjustable index sheets and a plurality of folders provided With index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs ol" different colors with different markings and arranged in rows. the folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet made With a. stationary portion and an adjustable portion attache( to and movable therein, the adjustable portion having spaces for indexing the folders in one group,the index tab on each folder so arranged with reference to the .spacedesigned for indexing the folder on the index that any folder may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

1). A card record and file having a plurality of adjustable yindex sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders, each index sheet made with astationary portion or guide board and an adjustable portion attached to and movable therein, substantially as set forth.

20. A card record and'file consisting of a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets forming theKdivisions of the file, the record sheets provided With index tabs Vor projections and segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheetv having spaces for the names and numbers of the record sheets in one group, the index tab on each record sheet vso arranged opposite the spaces of the index that any record sheet. or division of the file may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

21. A card record and file having a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets forming the divisions of the file, the record sheets segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet having spaces for indexing the record sheets in one group, the record sheets provided with ind ex tabs or projections, and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different markings and arranged in rows transversely across the edges of the record sheets, the index tab on each record sheet so arranged opposite the spaces of the index sheets that any record sheet may be readily referred to by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

22. A file having a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets segregated into groups by the index sheets, '.ie record sheets provided with index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different inarkingsand arranged in rows transversely across the edges of the record sheets, each index sheet having spaces for indexing the record sheets in one group, the index tab oneach record sheet so arranged opposite the spaces ofthe index sheet that any division of the file may be readily referred to by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

23.v A card-record and file consisting of a plurality of index sheets and a plurality of record sheets and folders having projections or index tabs, the record sheets and folders divided into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet having spaces thereon for index- Y ing the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tab or projection on each record sheet or folder arranged to the right of the tab or projection on the preceding record sheet or older so that the tabs on the record sheets or folders in the same group form a line obliquely across the edges of the record sheets or folders in such a manner that any record sheet or folder may bereadily ourjld by means thereof, substantially as set ort 24. A card record consisting of a plurality of record sheets with tabs or projections and a plurality of index sheets, vthe record sheets divided into roups'fby the index sheets, each index sheet aving spaces for indexing the record sheetsl in one group, the tab or proj ection' on eachrecord sheet arranged to the right of the tab or projection on the precedrecord sheet so 'that the tabs or projections form aline obliquely across the edges of the record sheets vin the same group in such a manner vthat any record sheet may be readily found by means thereof, substantially as set forth.

25. A card record and file consisting of a v'plurality of index sheets and a plurality-of record sheets and folders having index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different markings and arranged-in rows, the record sheets and folders segregated into groups by the index sheets, each index sheet having spaces for indexing the record sheets and folders in one group, the index tabs on the record sheets and folders so arranged opposite the spaces of the index sheets that any record s eet or folder may be readily found by means-thereof, substantially as set forth.

26. A card record having a plurality of record sheets and a plurality of index sheets, the record sheets -provided with index tabs or projections and adjustable classification tabs of different colors with different mankings and arranged in rows, the index sheets segregating the record sheets into 'grou s, `each index sheet having spaces for indexln the record sheets in one group, thendex ta' on each record sheet arranged opposite the space devoted to the record sheet on the index sheet, substantially as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

WILLIAM 0. JOHNSON.

Witnesses:

DAVID RITTENHoUsE, N omiAN BEsToR. 

